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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1921
Page
6
An advertisement touts Musterole ointment made with oil of mustard for quick pain relief on sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck neuralgia headaches and rheumatic pains. It offers 5c 65c and hospital size 3.00 with claimed pneumonia prevention.
An article extols a ready-made gh remedy mix using Pinex and syrup to create a potent home cough syrup. It claims rapid relief from phlegm tickle and sore membranes, suitable for ordinary cough bronchitis hoarseness and bronchial irritation. The Pinex Co of Wayne Indiana is named as the supplier and purifier.
A postmaster teases the Treat boys about delivering mail while at home, Tom finally brings a letter from Springfield. Inside a pink slip accompanies a reward check from J B Martin for rescuing a baby at the Fair, signaling further details tomorrow. The scene shifts to a European setting as Manuel Lopez courts Fern and meets Gwenda, promising a continuation.
Manuel Lopez praises moving toward female independence in South America as Fern recalls breaking free from home to study. He argues men condone public scrutiny while women seek self-reliance, contrasting with restrictive local norms and urging a cultural shift.
Zaleski John Brewer visited McArthur on Friday. John West opens a new Prattsville store stocking groceries and other lines. Ralph Peck greets friends after months in Zanesville. Aunt Rose Johnson remains seriously ill with unlikely recovery. Mrs Gale Teague visits relatives in Dayton. Will Lewis delivers corn from Prattsville to Albany this week.
A new rubber stud disk attachment for phonograph reproducers aims to lessen volume. The device grips under the tone arm and damps vibration to reduce resonance and improve listening comfort.
Mrs. M. D. Gillespie of Kansas City shares a simple home mixture to darken gray hair and add shine. Mix half a pint of water with one ounce bay rum Barbo Compound and one ounce glycerine. apply twice weekly until the desired shade, without coloring the scalp or leaving grease or rub-off.
A Dover advertisement touts Thurber & Yeo's Herb Wonder and Thurber's Quick Relief as cures for rheumatism and kidney trouble. Testimonial writer Mr Blaine Chambers claims long pain relief, weight gain, and urges publishing his name for credibility. Products listed as available at local pharmacies in Athens Nelsonville and Pomeroy.
Harrisonville Martin Chase and William Forrest visited Pomeroy early in the week. Dr. Holzer of Gallipolis came Tuesday to see Mrs. W. H. Dye and Mrs. Ray Alkire. Mrs. Roy Alkire was admitted to Gallipolis hospital Wednesday for treatment. The sick list includes several local residents awaiting news on health.
Mrs Rush Diehl Jennie Arnold Mrs McCluse Mrs Ella Day Mary Casey and Mrs George Turner are mentioned. Dana Turner played the Good Samaritan and helped transport Etta Carsey and brother to Harrisonville for Col Brooks. Nett Haning arrived from Pomeroy and Rutland, Mrs Carl Chase is ill at Snowville, Tom Wells returns home from Middleport to assist his father.
New York's manufacturing district advances spring lines in January as Milady seeks fresh fashion. Beaded trims dominate, navy tricotine leads color, and cape back coats feature bead motifs. Short front coats with longer backs, plain or beaded belts, and sport tweed models define the season despite Jersey decline and plaid pleats continuing.
Winter color effects grow darker with tan dominating plaid themes and navy or brown accents. Black and white patterns remain strong while box and kilted models appear among gathered lines. Tailored flannel skirts trim with red or green stitching gain resort wear traction.
CHICAGO Jan 25 Gasoline prices fell for the first time since the war after Standard Oil Company of Indiana announced a two cent per gallon cut for gasoline and three cents for kerosene. The drop follows a crude oil price reduction from 3.50 to 3 a barrel.
McKee Drug Co promotes Bitro-Phosphate as a remedy for women with tired nerves and dull minds. The ad claims organic phosphate nourishes nerve, brain and blood cells, restoring youthful buoyancy and energy as a safe inexpensive up-builder ordered by physicians.
In Cleveland on January 25, Frank Zizelman, a longtime marriage license clerk in Cuyahoga county, notes a steady stream of brides and grooms seeking licenses. He has issued over 133000 licenses of about 153000 issued in thirty years and enjoys the work despite the exchanged questions about ages and previous marriages.
A Missourian proposes canvas linings for freight cars to seal grain and prevent spillage during transit. The concept aims to cut losses and improve efficiency in rail shipments.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsia as instantly curing indigestion and stomach distress after meals. It claims immediate relief from gas acidity and heartburn with pleasant harmless tablets costing little at drug stores.
Ed Lewis retained the wrestling championship after a grueling match with Earl Caddock. The fall occurred in 1 hour 34 minutes 50 seconds, with Lewis leveraging the headlock and a 40 pound weight advantage to secure victory. Caddock was unconscious for nearly half a minute before leaving the mat.
Despite its mountainous character Switzerland has 77.6 percent of its total area classified as productive.
Mr. James Roche of 11s03 Second Ave New York writes he was cured of bronchitis from influenza after taking Father John's Medicine and has returned to business. Mrs. S Clement of 307 Lemoyne St Syracuse says she used Father John's Medicine as a body building tonic after pneumonia and is now entirely well.
French citizens subscribe in billions to a new 6 percent loan as advance orders exceed 2 billion francs and the Bank of France reports strong sales. Posters promote the drive on Commerce Day and officials outline reconstruction plans for devastated regions while taxes rise and prewar budgets are surpassed. France notes agricultural and industrial recovery, rail and road restoration, and renewed coal production as proof it will overcome postwar challenges.
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